Green Enclave, Sector G 14/1, Bara Kahu delayed due to alleged nonchalance of the FGEHA

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ISLAMABAD: Allottees of the long-stalled Green Enclave-I housing scheme of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) announced a protest movement over continued delays in development work and non-delivery of possession of plots.

The announcement was made during a consultative meeting held at Yasmin Garden, where more than 100 allottees and plot owners gathered to review the situation of the housing project, which has remained incomplete for nearly 17 years.

Participants recalled that the scheme was launched in 2009 for government employees with the promise of providing affordable residential plots. Thousands of employees, they said, invested their savings in the project in good faith, expecting timely development and possession.

However, the allottees alleged that despite receiving full payments along with additional charges under revised development cost structures, the FGEHA has failed to complete basic infrastructure work or hand over plots to rightful owners. Speakers described the situation as a result of poor planning, weak supervision, and administrative inefficiency.

Some participants pointed out that several original allottees had passed away without seeing possession of their plots.

Spearheading the concerns, Chaudhary Amjad Ali said the patience of allottees had reached its limit. “Seventeen years is a very long time. Employees invested their hard-earned money, but instead of delivery, they received only uncertainty. We are now compelled to begin a protest movement to secure our rights,” he said.

Another allottee, Aslam Chaudhary, termed the situation deeply disappointing. “We completed all payments as required, yet we are still without possession. People are aging, some have already retired, and many are still paying rent despite owning plots in this scheme,” he said, adding that the delay had caused serious hardship for affected families. The meeting concluded with a unanimous decision to initiate a phased protest movement if the situation does not improve. The allottees warned that future demonstrations would not remain limited to internal gatherings but could extend to government offices, the Parliament House, and the National Press Club in Islamabad.

They called upon the government to take immediate notice of the matter, conduct a transparent inquiry into the project’s delays, and fix responsibility for negligence and mismanagement. The participants also demanded a clear deadline for completion of development work and handing over of possession.

PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (DNA): Protesting transporters have once again blocked the Pak-Afghan Highway in Zakha Khel Takia area of Khyber District, disrupting cross-border movement and trade activities between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

According to the district administration on Sunday, the highway had been reopened a day earlier following a tribal jirga. However, protesters claim that key agreements reached during the jirga have not yet been implemented, prompting them to resume their protest.

The transporters stated that the highway will remain closed until their demands are accepted and all decisions made during the jirga are fully enforced. They also demanded that future negotiations be held at Zakha Khel Takia instead of government offices so that all affected parties can directly participate in the discussions.

The closure has resulted in long queues of cargo and luggage-loaded vehicles of returning Afghans creating difficulties for businesses and repatriating Afghans. Local authorities and tribal elders are continuing efforts to resolve the situation, but no final breakthrough has been reported so far.

TEHRAN, JUN 6: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi landed in Tehran to hold talks with the Iranian leadership, aviation sources said on Saturday, as Pakistan stepped up efforts to help revive dialogue between the United States and Iran.

The interior minister’s visit comes amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran, with recent tit-for-tat attacks threatening the fragile ceasefire, in place since April 8.

Sources said that Naqvi is set to meet the Iranian leadership during his visit to discuss regional developments.

Pakistan has been acting as a key mediator between the US and Iran since hostilities erupted in the Middle East late February.

The Middle East conflict began after the US and Iran launched coordinated attacks on Iran on February 28. Tehran responded by launching attacks on Israel and US bases across the region, and also closed the Strait of Hormuz.

While hostilities have largely subsided since the April 8 ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, the US and Iran have exchanged strikes on several occasions, with each side accusing the other of violating the truce.

Before leaving for Tehran, the interior minister called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss his visit and review domestic law and order and security situation.

During the meeting, the prime minister provided guidance to Naqvi regarding his Iran visit, according to a statement issued by the PM Office.

Sources said that Naqvi was also carrying a special message from Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

However, no official details regarding the contents of the message have been disclosed.

Iranian state media later confirmed Naqvi’s visit, saying he was on his way to Tehran to meet the country’s leadership.

PM Shehbaz had also provided Naqvi with special instructions concerning ongoing discussions regarding Iran-US talks, highlighting Islamabad’s close attention to developments affecting regional stability and diplomacy, Iran’s state news agency Irna reported.

Renewed tension
Tensions between Washington and Tehran surged again on Friday when the US military said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the strait.

Shortly after, air raid sirens sounded in neighboring Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain — both US allies — and AFP correspondents in both countries heard explosions.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said early Saturday they had targeted “enemy bases in the area” with missiles in response to a US “invasion” of the country’s Sirik and Qeshm islands.

US Central Command (Centcom) said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain.

Centcom said six of the missiles were downed while the seventh “did not reach its intended target.”

“There are currently no reports of harm to US personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false,” the command said in a statement.

ISLAMABAD, JUN 6: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has said that the government will no longer hold talks with those who spread chaos under the guise of politics.

His statement came a day after the AJK government declared the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a proscribed organisation under anti-terrorism laws ahead of the group’s planned protest on June 9.

Without naming anyone, PM Rathore said the elements involved in sit-ins, arson and riots are supporters of the banned TTP.

The AJK premier further said that he was a witness to all the negotiations held with the now-banned JAAC in the past. “The non-political and non-parliamentary group refused to come to the negotiating table despite repeated efforts,” he added.

Citing the JAAC leaders’ statement, the AJK PM said that “they will not back down from attacking the state”. The state gives the right to peaceful protest, but blackmailing will never be allowed,” he added.

Meanwhile, at least 72 members of the banned JAAC were arrested in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, said a spokesperson for the Inspector General (IG) of Police earlier today.

The spokesperson said weapons, communication devices and suspicious documents were recovered from the possession of the detained suspects.

A day earlier, the AJK government’s Home Department issued a notification, placing JAAC in the First Schedule.

“Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK-JAAC), also known by names Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and Awami Action Committee (AAC), is engaged in terrorism, acting in a manner prejudicial to the peace and security of the State, involved in creating anarchy in the State by intimidating the public, promoting hatred, and creating a sense of insecurity in society and the public at large,” the notification stated.

It further read that in exercise of powers conferred under Section 12 of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014, the AJK president has accorded approval to list JK-JAAC, also known as Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and Awami Action Committee (AAC), in the First Schedule of ATA 2014 as a proscribed organisation for the purposes of the said Act.

The JAAC has previously organised large-scale protests over economic issues and political rights, some of which turned violent and resulted in fatalities during clashes with law enforcement in May 2024 and September 2025.

Its latest protest campaign focuses on a demand to abolish the 12 seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly reserved for refugees from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) who migrated to Pakistan after 1947.

AJK PM Rathore said his government had sought a week’s time for the abolishment of the refugee seats, but the JAAC did not agree.

QUETTA, JUN 6: A female doctor sustained serious injuries after being attacked with acid at Sandeman Provincial Hospital in Quetta, police said on Saturday.

The victim was initially shifted to a private hospital after the attack occurred in the general surgery ward of the facility.

Police later said the suspect involved in the incident was killed in an encounter.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti sought a report from authorities and directed that all possible treatment arrangements be made for the injured doctor.

Adviser to the Balochistan chief minister Shahid Rind said that the incident was being investigated from multiple angles, vowing “no compromise” on the protection of female doctors and medical staff.

The provincial government later decided to shift the victim, identified as Dr Mahnoor Nasir, to Karachi via air ambulance for further treatment at a private hospital, with expenses to be borne by the government.

CM Bugti confirmed the transfer, saying the provincial administration was closely monitoring her health condition in Karachi.

Meanwhile, Young Doctors Association Balochistan President Dr Hayee Baloch announced a boycott of services, except emergencies, in protest against the incident.

Dr Baloch said the attacker — a lift operator — carried out the acid assault, adding that the female doctor suffered around 35% burns.

KARACHI, JUN 6: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert across the country from June 7 to 12, warning that a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere could push temperatures well above normal.

In an advisory issued on Saturday, the PMD said that temperatures are expected to rise significantly above normal levels in most parts of the country, with some districts of Sindh and Balochistan likely to experience extreme heat ranging between 48 degrees Celsius and 51 degrees Celsius.

Maximum temperatures are likely to remain 5°C to 7°C above normal and may rise to between 41°C and 44°C from June 8 to 10 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh and Muzaffarabad.

In Punjab, temperatures are expected to range between 44°C and 48°C in Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Joharabad, Khushab, Mianwali, Noor Pur Thal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Pakpattan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, Layyah and Kot Addu from June 8 to 11.

In Sindh and Balochistan, maximum temperatures are likely to remain 4°C to 6°C above normal and may rise to between 48°C and 51°C in Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Mohenjo Daro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Khairpur, Naushero Feroze, Sibbi, Turbat and Panjgur from June 7 to 12.

According to the Met Office, maximum temperatures are likely to remain 4°C to 6°C above normal in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and may rise to between 41°C and 46°C in Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan from June 8 to 11.

Temperatures in Chitral, Dir, Swat and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to range between 37°C and 40°C from June 8 to 10.

The Met Office said that very hot weather is also expected in Karachi during the forecast period, where maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 40°C and 43°C from June 8 to 12.

Night temperatures are also likely to rise during the forecast period, increasing discomfort and heat stress.

Due to intense heating, dust storms may occur at isolated places in southern Punjab and Sindh.

The PMD warned that the heatwave could have serious implications for public health and daily life. It advised the general public, especially children, women and senior citizens, to exercise extra caution during the period.

Farmers have been advised to manage crop activities in view of the prevailing weather conditions and take appropriate measures to protect livestock from heat-related stress.

The PMD urged people to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight between 10am and 4pm and remain adequately hydrated.

It also noted that electricity demand and consumption are likely to increase during the forecast period.

The Met Office urged the judicious use of water in all aspects of life and advised all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the heatwave period.

LAHORE, JUN 6 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today.

The Interior Minister briefed the Prime Minister on his various important meetings held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Conference in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister and the Interior Minister also consulted on the Interior Minister’s upcoming visit to Tehran. The Prime Minister provided guidance regarding the visit.

The meeting included a detailed discussion on the overall law and order and security situation in the country.

The Interior Minister briefed the Prime Minister on the measures being taken to establish peace and order and ensure the protection of citizens.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need for close coordination and a unified strategy among all relevant institutions to establish peace and order in the country and make security more effective.